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Equation 57 · The Entry a Relabeling Cannot Write

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Λ(ρ)=TrB[ρ]\Lambda(\rho) = \mathrm{Tr}_B[\rho]

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Inputs and operationsTr_B[ρ]
Result or conditionLambda(ρ)
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Λ\Lambda

Symbol Lambda

Lambda is part of the quantity the equation computes from the expression on the right.

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ρ\rho

Symbol ρ

ρ is an argument of the function-like quantity on the left; its role is set by that function’s stated inputs.

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BB

Symbol B

B is an input to the expression that computes the quantity on the left.

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=

=

The expressions on both sides represent the same quantity under the stated assumptions.

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subscript

subscript

The lower label selects a particular version, component, or indexed member of the quantity. For example, x₀ and xₜ can be values at different positions.

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Return to the genuine coarse-graining set aside earlier: Λ(ρ)\Lambda(\rho) = TrB\mathrm{Tr}_B[ρ\rho] , Hc\mathcal H_c = HS\mathcal H_S , HcH_c = HSH_S . The dual embeds a system observable back into the full space without touching the bath, Λ†(HS)\Lambda^\dagger(H_S) = HSH_S ⊗\otimes IBI_B , so

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